What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye is to ferry and bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye is to ferry and train and bus which takes 10h 1m and costs £45 - £90.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Island of Skye is 250 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 10h 1m and costs £45 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye?

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Island of Skye?

There are 414+ hotels available in Island of Skye.

Isle of Arran to Island of Skye - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye by ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Road End915
10h 1m
£49–90
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarich
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
5. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminal
11h 32m
£74–195
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Road End915
11h 9m
£51–89

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 248.8 mi
Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Central Station Forecourt, take the line 398 bus to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Ferry Road End. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Armadale Ferry Terminal via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Crianlarich, Mallaig, and Mallaig in around 11h 32m.

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